‘A-‘uu-zu Billaahi minash-Shay-taanir- Rajiim.(I seek refuge in God from Satan the outcast.)
Bis-Millaahir-Rah-maanir-Rahiim.(In
the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful.)

This Surah (Chapter) was revealed in Makkah. Numerically, it is thirteenth Surah of Holy Qur’aan. It contains six Sections. The word Ra-‘d is used for “The Thunder”. Because the word Ra-‘d has been mentioned in this Surah, so it is named “Surah Ra-‘d”. In it also, basic
principles of Islam have been explained like other Chapters; revealed in Makkah.

It was the first
incident in the world that a magnificent Word was inspired by God Almighty in
parts, successively from time to time, unto an illiterate Person, Who did not get
any kind of education from anywhere. In this Word, the secret of the humanity
was opened and caused to understand. A complete Code of Life was given for
always to the entire people of the world by means of this Scripture.

In this Chapter too,
the intention has been drawn towards this point that This Qur’aan is full of the Truth from top to toe. It is entirely a
Publication of reality. It has come and brought a Message of their Creator unto
the mankind. Allah Almighty

Has sent His last
Messenger Muhammad (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him) along with
this Holy Book for Guidance of the entire human beings. Therefore, no one
should have any doubt in Its Truth. It explains that Fabricator and Creator of
all things and the entire universe is One, Allah Almighty. He is Who collects
the clouds and causes to rain. The thunder of the clouds praises Him. The
Angels (peace be upon them) are engaged in His admiration and attribute.

The human beings have
been directed that this world is “a place of practice”. Retribution of every deed
of this world will be given in the Hereafter. The Gardens are ready for those
who obeyed, but the Hell for the disobedient. Every individual’s deeds will be
reckoned on the Day of Resurrection, and which place every individual deserves,
will be sent there.

In short, Unity and
Attributes of God Almighty have been explained in this Surah, and then Belief in Allah, His Messenger Muhammad (grace,
glory, blessings and peace be upon him), Holy Qur’aan, the Heaven, the Hell, the Angels, Prophets and Messengers
(peace be upon them) has been fixed necessary for the human beings, for their
deliverance.

Transliterated Holy Qur’an in Roman Script & Translated from
Arabic to English by Marmaduke Pickthall,
Published by PaakCompany, 17-Urdu Bazaar, Lahore, Lesson collected from Dars e Qur’aan published By Idara Islaah wa Tableegh, Lahore (translated Urdu to
English by Muhammad Sharif). https://youtu.be/Ui6qeU1PM-s